P1 Product Owner, Gaydon

REQ ID: 121506
JOB TITLE: P1 Product Owner
SALARY: £46,000 - £55,000
POSTING END DATE: 01/03/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon

JLR is harnessing technology to make driving smarter, safer and cleaner. You can help create a world in which responsible, sustainable vehicles revolutionise the driving experience for generations. Our vision is to leverage the incredible potential of technology to build vehicles that not only offer a premium, all-encompassing digital experience, but that also make our customers lives better.

WHAT TO EXPECT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Owner, to join the Brake Design Group here at JLR.

We are looking for a technically experienced individual with exceptional communication skills to undertake this role and make a substantial impact by owning the relationship of the latest joint venture between JLR and Tata Motors TPEM - Tata Passenger Electric Mobility

The successful candidate will be dedicated to the accountability and ownership for multiple vehicle programmes. You will be responsible for the coordination and collaboration of cross-functional teams, delivering to agreed targets

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary Brakes Design Group interface with the TATA delivery team and Programme contacts/Leaders
• Support Commercial target delivery route maps, creating and support submission of required documentation on component piece costs, vendor tooling and Design and Development costs etc with the agreed business case tool.
• Support Quality target delivery route maps, creating and support submission of required documentation on delivery.
• Create and operate effective cross functional idea generation/ delivery meetings as required, building effective relationships with team members across the business and with external supplier partners
• Coordinate and influence the JLR in house cross-functional team to support deliver to agreed targets, without direct responsibility for the team members.
• Build, maintain and manage relationships with internal and external/partner stakeholders. Strong communication required at multiple levels from operational Manufacturing environment to Senior Management reviews/report outs.
• Manage seconded team members to achieve agreed deliverables and gateway requirements, tracking and reporting on progress to Brakes Management team and Project teams as required.
• Capture issues and track progress, reporting these to the Brakes Engineering Management & Programme management

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Self-motivated and possessing Strong Leadership, Communication, Presentation, negotiation, IT and technical Project Management skills to enable the candidate to lead the module team members in the delivery of programme key metrics/targets.
• A deep understanding of the engineering of complex mechanical, hydraulic and electrical automotive systems with knowledge of vehicle Chassis systems
• Ability to learn and apply industry standard quality analysis, problem solving and reliability tools, Specifically Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Six Sigma and 8D problem solving tools.
• Experience of presenting technical status and communicating confidently at all levels within the business and the supply base.
• Experience working with an automotive OEM or large tier 1 supplier in a brakes delivery role
• Planning and delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects in an automotive mechanical or electronics environment

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you'll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.